"Hey......"

"Alas......"

The cold night was deep, the back hall of Yang's mansion was brightly lit, Yang Wei had his hands behind his back, wandering between the halls, his expression was calm, and he sighed. The candle flame swaying in the cool breeze seemed to reflect his mood at the moment.

Looking at the layout of the hall, it is simple and simple, and there is no luxury at all. There is one thing to say, now the ministers of the Han Dynasty, if they talk about frugality, no one can be on the right side of Yang Wei.

"Father, why are you so worried?" His eldest son, Yang Tingkan, couldn't help but ask.

As mentioned earlier, the courtiers of the Han Dynasty are not really clean. Like Su Fengji, who is good at accumulating wealth, corrupt and accepting bribes, and has been in power before, he dared to sell his official position unscrupulously, although he has been reined in a lot, but his corrupt behavior has never stopped.

Although Yang Wei is not good at buying money, his selfishness is not shallow. of the three sons, the eldest son, Ting Kan, is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, and has the ministry of the Ministry of Merit; The second son, Tingwei, is the direct commander of the inner hall; Sanziting leaned on Dali Temple as a prison officer.

Seeking jobs for the three sons, but there is no restraint, this is also considered "human nature", even if others criticize, it is not a big deal, everyone from the dragon to make contributions, is not also to protect the descendants. However, Yang Wei installed more than three sons in the imperial court, his relatives, friends, old people, and villagers, or held positions in Beijing, or became state and county officials, and the "Yang family" power, at least on the surface, was very large.

According to statistics, in less than a year after the founding of the Han Dynasty, there were more than 30 people in the Yang family who were personally promoted by Yang Wei...... Such behavior, no matter how capable and meritorious it is, how can Liu Chengyou not be afraid and disgusted. Of course, it is undeniable that Yang Wei stands on the opposite side of Liu Chengyou, which is what Liu Chengyou hates him the most.

Yang Wei was obviously bored, listening to the eldest son's question, he only glanced at him, put on a stinky face, snorted coldly, and did not answer.

Yang Wei's family education is very strict, and his sons are very afraid of him. Seeing his father's cold face, Yang Tingkan couldn't help but shrink his neck, shut up for a while, and still couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Are you worried about the official family's body?" ”

Hearing this, Yang Wei's face was a little ugly, but he didn't answer.

Since the beginning of the year, for several days, Liu Zhiyuan has not appeared in the government, only from the inner court from time to time to send edicts, and occasionally meet with the ministers. With the crown prince in charge of the country, and then Yang Wei's life, it may be a bit difficult to describe it, but it is not smooth after all. In the affairs of the court, many of the resolutions that have been handled by him are not appropriate. One comes and goes, and the contradictions are deeper. To this day, in front of several ministers, Yang Wei said angrily to Liu Chengyou: "National affairs, your own ministers and other dispositions, Your Highness does not need to say much!" ”

made Liu Chengyou angry, and directly lifted the table after the meeting.

"I'm still worried about His Royal Highness the Prince's ......," Yang Tingkan's voice became even quieter.

This time, Yang Wei's reaction was a little bigger, he slapped the table, and coldly vented his resentment: "It's only been a few days since he was in charge of the country, so he will carry out the order, and he won't take us and other ministers in his eyes." This is just the crown prince, if he is made the emperor, will there be a way for my Yang family to live? ”

Yang Wei's words obviously startled Yang Tingkan, and he subconsciously looked around vigilantly, thinking that this was his own inner hall, so he relaxed slightly. But seeing Yang Wei's angry eyes, he said cautiously: "Don't stop here." Was my father too nervous? ”

"My father is the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, he is in charge of military politics, he is a minister of the country, and his hard work is high, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will only rely on it more."

Almost pointing at the eldest son's nose, Yang Wei scolded: "Stupid! If you follow your ignorant thoughts, my Yang family will be destroyed on another day, and it will not be wronged! ”

"Father is angry." Probably also used to being trained, Yang Tingkan didn't dare to have the slightest displeasure on his face, stepped forward to help Yang Wei sit down, and said, "Although His Royal Highness Prince Erguan is serious, he is not an unreasonable person. Humility and filial piety are also praised by the government and the opposition......"

"Hmph." Hearing this, Yang Wei snorted, and a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Before Emperor Yang of Sui succeeded to the throne, wasn't he also hypocritical and famous. I don't know, but I know that this prince is a person with a cold nature! Wait, if he becomes the emperor in the future, not to mention us foreign ministers, even if it is his relatives, brothers, uncles, uncles, you see how many people can die well! ”

Glancing at Yang Wei, Yang Tingkan wanted to speak and stopped, always feeling that his father was a little extreme. After thinking about it, he reminded: "Now, even the fang is rumoring that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has the wind of Tang Taizong, and the battle of Luancheng-"

Before Yang Tingkan finished speaking, Yang Wei interrupted him impatiently and reprimanded: "How did Tang Taizong ascend to the throne?" Kill your brother and force your father! The prince has his ruthless methods, but I believe it! As for the battle of Luancheng, if there were no generals such as Zhang Yanwei to fight hard, would he have this luck and be famous all over the world? ”

Yang Tingkan shut up, unable to convince him at all. At the same time, a sense of fear swept over the whole body, if Yang Wei's thoughts and attitudes were followed, the Yang family would really be worried about being destroyed.

"It's a pity that the sky has no eyes, which caused His Royal Highness the King of Wei to die young. King Wei is benevolent, if he is still here, even if the old man fights for his life, he will help him ascend the throne, how can he let King Zhou get the position of prince in vain! Yang Tingkan was worried, but Yang Wei sighed, his tone full of unwillingness and resentment.

From Yang Wei's heart, is it really disgusted with Liu Chengyou and likes Liu Chengxun, but it is not. Liu Chengyou is strong, thoughtful, and heavy-minded, which is obviously difficult to control. On the contrary, Liu Chengxun is kind and gentle, for these powerful ministers, that is the most suitable monarch, and the reason why the two are familiar with each other......

Seeing Yang Wei's obsessed look, Yang Tingkan was completely frightened, and he could be described as shocked, and took two steps back.

On his pale face, the color of worry was heavy, and the weather was still cold this night, but it was not as cold as his heart. Stunned for a while, Yang Tingkan seemed to understand something, and suddenly asked: "Isn't my father worried, he supported King Wei before, and he was afraid that the prince would be suspicious and jealous in the past?" ”

Yang Wei did not answer this question.

Seeing this, Yang Tingkan followed up with the suggestion: "If this is the case, why don't my father talk openly and honestly with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to eliminate misunderstandings." With the weight of His Royal Highness, will you still have to deal with your father? ”

"Are you asking me to bow my head?" It's okay not to say it, but when the words fell, Yang Wei turned his head and said something fierce.

"If the father can't wipe his face, the son is willing to go on his father's behalf!"

Regarding Yang Tingkan's naivety, Yang Wei couldn't help laughing: "You also think too highly of yourself, do you go and shame the Yang family?" ”

But seeing that Yang Wei was stubborn, Yang Tingkan was anxious for the first time, and persuaded: "Father, now that the status of the monarch and minister has been decided, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should not be humiliated. Since ancient times, how many people have resisted the king with ministers and can get a good death? ”

If his son dared to speak to him like this in normal times, Yang Wei would have slapped him in the face. But right now, seeing the worry in Yang Tingkan's expression, Yang Wei couldn't help but sigh and waved his hand: "You have your own plans for your father, you don't have to worry about it." The hour is not early, so go down and rest first. ”

Pulling Yang Tingkanping back, Yang Wei was alone in the hall, and his face became even more bitter. In fact, he was also very worried in his heart, if he really had the confidence, why would he lament here late at night.

"The official family is already paving the way for the prince, I'm afraid time is running out!" After pondering for a long time, Yang Wei muttered: "Old man, you can't help but prepare early!" ”

In the past few days, Liu Zhiyuan's most important edicts are to adjust the forbidden army again. In addition to Shi Hongzhao still being the commander of the guards and the Ma Bu Army, and Tongping Zhangshi, Liu Xin was mentioned as the deputy commander of the guards and Ma Bujun, and Li Hongxin was the commander of the guard and the Ma Army, Li Hongwei was the commander of the guard and Ma Jun, Li Hongjian was deployed as the capital of the Great Interior, his adopted son Liu Chengyunjin was the commander of the left chamber of the protector, and Song Yanwu was the inspector of the capital.

The latter few people, not to mention their abilities for the time being, but they are either clans or royal relatives, as if they are escorting Liu Chengyou's succession. Even, Liu Zhiyuan had the intention to ask Murong Yanchao to come to Beijing and serve as a senior general of the Guards Division......

Of course, in Liu Chengyou's view, Liu Zhiyuan's arrangement is not very "safe", mainly because his uncles and uncles are really not people who can be entrusted with future affairs, either they have insufficient ability or limited personality. According to Liu Chengyou's wishes, it is only necessary to dismiss Yang Wei and Shi Hongzhao, especially Shi Hongzhao, or even send them to the town and transfer them out of Tokyo. (Shi Hongzhao is still led to the German Army's festival envoy, Tongping Zhangshi)

However, for Liu Zhiyuan's kindness, Liu Chengyou also understands it. Feeling that the wind and rain are coming, Liu Chengyou is step-by-step, very calmly, and secretly arranges everything. Although during this time, he was distracted by national politics, but for the army, he never relaxed, he could be sober in his mind, no matter how fierce the battle above the court was, it was not as real as military power.

In the Tokyo Forbidden Army, Liu Chengyou's influence is already not small, and there are confidants such as Ma Quanyi, Xiang Xun, and Han Tong to promote his hope, and veterans and old generals will normally not oppose him, and some generals represented by Guo Wei support him. The only unstable factor is Shi Hongzhao, but this person is really unpopular with the army, although there is a group of forbidden troops controlled by his henchmen, but whether he can set off a rebellion, Liu Chengyou has no confidence in him.

It can be said that even if Liu Zhiyuan dies suddenly, as long as the situation develops normally and there are no accidents, Liu Chengyou will succeed to the throne smoothly as the crown prince, and there will be basically no problems.

However, Yang Wei obviously doesn't think so. After pondering for a long time, Yang Wei couldn't help but have some hesitation on his face: "Do I have to go and work with that contemptuous husband?" ”